Hoya carnosa ‘Holliana’ is a rare and attractive cultivar of Hoya carnosa, featuring small, rippled green leaves with creamy white or pale yellow margins, giving the foliage a soft, elegant variegation.
Care Tips:
Light: Provide bright, indirect light to maintain healthy growth and encourage blooming. Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch the leaves.
Watering: Water when the top 1–2 inches of soil feel dry. During the active growing season (spring and summer), water approximately every 7–10 days. In winter, reduce watering to every 2–3 weeks.
Soil: Use a well-draining, airy mix such as cactus or succulent soil combined with perlite or orchid bark. This ensures proper root aeration and prevents waterlogging.
Temperature: Maintain temperatures between 60–85°F (16–29°C). Avoid exposure to temperatures below 50°F (10°C).
Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity levels. If your home is dry, especially in winter, consider using a humidifier or placing the plant on a humidity tray.
Fertilization: Feed with a balanced, diluted liquid fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during the growing season. Reduce feeding in fall and winter when the plant's growth slows.
Propagation: Propagate via stem cuttings with at least one node. Root cuttings in water or a well-draining potting mix, maintaining warmth and humidity until roots develop.
Pruning: Trim to maintain shape and remove any dead or damaged growth. Avoid cutting the flower spurs, as this can reduce blooming potential.
